Tender

Sustainability Data Assurance

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

28 Apr 2023 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is looking for a consultancy to provide sustainability data assurance services. The contract, titled "Sustainability Data Assurance," falls under the Data analysis services category and is valued at £250,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on May 31, 2023. The contract period is set to start on July 1, 2023, and run until July 1, 2026. The University prefers assurance against the ISAE3000 standard and has provided detailed information about the scope of work and deliverables.

This tender from the University of Exeter presents an opportunity for consultancy firms experienced in data analysis and environmental auditing to bid for a contract providing sustainability data assurance services. Businesses with expertise in sustainability reporting, assurance services, and compliance with auditing standards are well-suited to compete. The contract's value, scope, and timeline offer a substantial opportunity for growth and collaboration with a reputable educational institution, thereby enhancing business portfolios and capabilities in the sustainability assurance sector.

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Notice Title

Sustainability Data Assurance

Notice Description

We are seeking an appropriately experienced and qualified consultancy to provide independent assurance of our annual sustainability data from 2023/24 onwards (reporting period 1 August - 31 July). A private management report is required as well as a public limited assurance opinion. Independent assurance is required on the 2023/24 data onwards data but to enable the process to be as smooth as possible we'd like you to start on the 2022/23 data and provide us with an interim findings report to inform planning.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University publishes a year-end Environment and Climate Emergency report, the latest being for 2021/22. From 2022/23, the University will be publishing a full Sustainability Report. We are seeking an appropriately experienced and qualified consultancy to provide independent assurance of our annual sustainability data from 2023/24 onwards (reporting period 1 August - 31 July). A private management report is required as well as a public limited assurance opinion. Select carbon KPIs are included within the University's Annual Report and Accounts (ARA). These will need to be assured on a shorter timescale than the majority of the KPIs to meet the timetable for producing the ARA. Detailed deadlines will be provided after contract completion. Independent assurance is required on the 2023/24 data onwards data but to enable the process to be as smooth as possible we'd like you to start on the 2022/23 data and provide us with an interim findings report to inform planning. Our preference is for the assurance to be undertaken against the ISAE3000 assurance standard. Any proposal to use an alternative standard needs to be accompanied by a justification for using an alternative standard. Additional information: Attached as document

Renewal: Initial contract for three years with the option to extend for a further two years in twelve-month increments (i.e. 3+1+1 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c52c
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012317-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

72322000 - Data management services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 1 Jul 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Jo Tudor
Contact Email
procurement@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723333

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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